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RangerRickL
RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
edited January 2019 in Social Groups
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
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  • fitphoenix
    fitphoenix Posts: 9,673 Member
    @RangerRickL, that is definitely a quote that I try to live by! Of course, I have sometimes completely failed and gone with the "easy" path, indulging what I want now instead of working on my ultimate goals. But I really do like to frame it like that and think about long-term effects.
  • victorious55
    victorious55 Posts: 3,518 Member
    Great quote. I met old work buddies last night at Red Lobster and pre-logged what I would order. I knew if I even tasted a cheddar biscuit it would be downhill from there so didn't even have a bite of those luscious heavenly pillows of delight.

    I've never been out to a restaurant before without having the bread. Huge NSV for me!! My eye is definitely on the prize. :)

    Wow O!
    Good for you!
  • victorious55
    victorious55 Posts: 3,518 Member
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    It would be a good idea to sit down and write down what healthy goal you do want most.

    What price are you willing to pay to obtain the healthy goal?

    If you don't pay the price to obtain that goal...what will be the cost to your health if you let yourself get in your way?

    Wisdom is the result of reflection on our experience.

    Rick, thank you very much for this reminder.
  • KLD145
    KLD145 Posts: 106 Member
    Yes all 3
  • katp13
    katp13 Posts: 108 Member
    Date: February 21
    Exercised?: Yes - 1hr walk/jog. Was more walking than jogging today, but i pushed myself as much as i safely could.
    Calories?: Yes - under target.
    Tracked?: Yes - all tracked.
  • firewood2014
    firewood2014 Posts: 37 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
  • fitphoenix
    fitphoenix Posts: 9,673 Member
    edited February 2019
    Feb 21
    Exercised: 30DS L3 + 55 min. Ballet Stretch & Strength + 27K steps.
    Tracked: Yes
    Calories: Yes
  • jesseme
    jesseme Posts: 51 Member
    February 21st
    Yes x3
    Focused on upper body strength exercises today since the ever occurring charlie horse woke me up the other night. I really need to figure out why I keep getting them.
  • w8goal4life
    w8goal4life Posts: 1,375 Member
    2/21
    Exercise? 40 minute session this morning with YouTube hikes along the Great Wall and in Iceland. 30 minute low impact aerobics this evening.
    Calories? Good
    Tracked? Yes
  • jan110144 wrote: »
    Yes x 3 today. Had a really nice dinner out, but previewed the menu before going, so made good choices. Heading off for a week in California on Sat, so I will be facing some challenges to this month's winner's circle.

    Have fun in my home state!
    Where abouts are you headed?
  • jesseme wrote: »
    February 21st
    Yes x3
    Focused on upper body strength exercises today since the ever occurring charlie horse woke me up the other night. I really need to figure out why I keep getting them.

    I have been told I need to drink more water by my medical friends when I get those.
  • hkfleming wrote: »
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - weight training. Stronglifts Workout A. Got some helpful advice from a fella in the gym about my squat form, which I very much appreciated.

    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes.

    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.

    Today was monthly weigh in and monthly measurement day. I'm down 7.5 lbs over the past 30 days, and took some inches off waist and hips. NSV was that my "Active Pants" (lol, that's how they're categorized on Amazon) have started to work down slightly during vigorous exercise. Not to the point (yet) that they're TOO big, but now they're definitely looser than they were at the beginning of January.

    I like today's intro post very much. A great way to think about and reframe this journey.
    hkfleming wrote: »
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - weight training. Stronglifts Workout A. Got some helpful advice from a fella in the gym about my squat form, which I very much appreciated.

    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes.

    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.

    Today was monthly weigh in and monthly measurement day. I'm down 7.5 lbs over the past 30 days, and took some inches off waist and hips. NSV was that my "Active Pants" (lol, that's how they're categorized on Amazon) have started to work down slightly during vigorous exercise. Not to the point (yet) that they're TOO big, but now they're definitely looser than they were at the beginning of January.

    I like today's intro post very much. A great way to think about and reframe this journey.
    Way to go!!
  • corriepelc
    corriepelc Posts: 2,088 Member
    February 21, 2019

    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 3 mile treadmill run followed by 30 minutes of strength (core and arms) this morning

    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes and slightly under

    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep!

    @BonnieHosk85 -- that is one fantastic NSV!

    @jesseme -- I used to get horrible charlie horses at night. I found upping my potassium levels during the day and stretching out my calves before I went to sleep helped a lot.

    @jan110144 -- Safe travels to my state! :)

    @hkfleming -- Congrats on your amazing loss and NSV! I always say clothing that's too big is a good problem to have! :)

    @RangerRickL -- great quote!

    The healthy goal I want most is twofold -- get back to my personal goal weight (I'm about 9 lbs shy of that right now) and continue to get strong for my running and upcoming Spartan race.

    What price are you willing to pay to obtain the healthy goal? Continue getting up at 5am every weekday and early on Saturdays for long runs; watch and record everything I put in my mouth; and be a food snob -- if it's not worth the calories, it's not worth being in my body.

    If you don't pay the price to obtain that goal...what will be the cost to your (whole-of-life well-being) health if you let yourself get in your way? I'd regain the 50+ pounds I've lost and kept off for almost two years now, and I'd love being a runner, which has become one of the ways I define myself. No food is worth losing those!
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES (outdoor walk)
    Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES
    Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES

    Another excellent quote @RangerRickL !

    I'm still alive in the challenge. I think I'll be able to walk outside tomorrow while my sister at her medical appt. Fingers crossed!
  • RangerRickL
    RangerRickL Posts: 8,469 Member
    Had an evening workshop with some delightful fellow seniors! It was fun!
    Today's report:
    Calories: under by more than 300cals.
    Tracking: okay
    Exercise: intentional stroll at 2.5-3 mph for 30 minutes.